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Everyone has some type of personal problem that they are dealing with.  Some are more serious than others.  When it comes to bad breath, that is considered a serious problem.  Having bad breath will keep people away from you.

It will be difficult to maintain a social life, because people will be offended by your foul breath odor.  There are some people who just don’t feel that they can come out and tell you what’s wrong.  They feel that you may take it the wrong way.The ways that people deal with something such as bad breath are different.  Even if you say it the right way, there are some people who are really sensitive and will really take it to heart and feel offended.

There are ways to deliver what you have to say in a professional and tactful manner.  You have to do it in a way where your friend or relative will understand that you care and you’re not trying to hurt them.

You should not sound abrasive or brash when you’re talking to them.  There are some things that you should not say to them, no matter what:

Asking them when was the last time they brushed their teeth.

Telling them outright that their breath stinks.

Emphasizing to them that their breath stinks.

Constantly repeating to them that their breath stinks.

Making gestures that in front of them that they would be easily offended by.

Be considerate of their feelings.  They may be going through some other things and you telling them outright that their breath stinks don’t make it any better.  People already feel bad about the insecurities that they do have.  Adding something like this could ignite more flames.

You can talk to them like you normally do in a conversation.  Then you can ask them if they’ve had any issues with their oral health.  You can set the tone so where they will feel comfortable talking to you about it.

You may get one of three responses:  Yes, No, or they don’t want to talk about it.  If it’s yes, see if they want to explore the subject some more.  If the answer is no, then maybe you can talk to them about halitosis.

If they know and are not willing to discuss it with you, then wait for a time when they feel comfortable discussing it.

If you do get to speak with them about it, let them know that this is related to their health.  It’s not just a regular health issue, it’s also a dental hygiene issue.  Let them know that they can seek help from a physican, a dentist or both.

Let them know about regular brushing and flossing of their teeth.  They need to know that it’s very important that they brush and floss on a regular basis.  They also need to know the purpose of doing this so they can get rid of their bad breath.

Also let them know they can be left out socially f they don’t take care of their oral hygiene.  If you’re able to get this message across to them without them being offended, then you’re off to a good start.  Don’t hesitate to offer additional assistance if needed.

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